It will be difficult to talk about things rationally, thanks to the Moon’s opposition to both Mercury and Venus. Emotions will be high, and attempts to solve practical problems will fall flat. Someone who is very sensitive will take a constructive criticism as a personal attack. The best way to resolve this situation is to apologize, and then make a hasty retreat. You’re not going to make any progress on this matter today.

Fortunately, the Moon is forming a supportive trine to Uranus. This will allow you to break away from a tense confrontation. Go someplace where you can work without being criticized.

Looking ahead, we’ll see an emphasis on playing by the rules when the Moon and Pluto meet in strict Capricorn. Be sure to arrive on time to appointments. Dress for success at work.

The Sun is at 4 degrees Gemini, the Moon is in Sagittarius, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Get together with siblings and plan a surprise for your parents. Try not to: Fixate madly on repairing an unsolvable problem or situation.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Opposite Venus: Feeling Oversensitive.
• Moon Trine Uranus: Ah-Ha!.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Mike Myers, Lauryn Hill and Anne Heche. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will require you to adopt a softer approach to your friends and colleagues. Instead of trying to fix problems, focus on being a sympathetic ear instead. Listening more than speaking is your best bet as far as both personal and professional relationships are concerned.

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The Astrologer by Kelli Fox

An exciting experience will come to an abrupt end, and you’ll have to make some adjustments today. A Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius forces us to scale back our expectations and get back to the day-to-day business of life. It may be necessary to go back to your home town or return to a job you disliked. Don’t despair. This isn’t a reversal; it’s just temporary detour.

Fortunately, Mercury and Venus are conjunct in versatile Gemini. This will help you turn lemons into lemonade, particularly if you’re a Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius. No matter how restrictive your new situation is, you will find a way to benefit from it.

Looking ahead, it will be challenging to manifest plans into action. The Sun will form a tense square to impractical Neptune. Trying to prioritize chores will be difficult, and you may fall victim to indecision.

The Sun is at 3 degrees Gemini, the Moon is in Scorpio, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Savor each emotion. Dare to use them all, but not all at once. Try not to: Get involved with someone already in a committed relationship.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Square Neptune: A Vulnerable Position.
• Mercury Conjunct Venus: Words of Love.
• Moon Opposite Mars: Sensitive Moody.
• Moon Opposite Sun: Culmination.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Bob Dylan, Kristin Scott Thomas and Priscilla Presley. If it’s your birthday today, your personal philosophy will undergo a tremendous change in the year ahead. You’ll cease looking at things in black-and-white terms. It will be easier to forgive loved ones for their faults, and critical to hold yourself to a higher standard. Focus on letting go of old grudges, and being more flexible in your relationships.

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Don’t waste time with superficial relationships today. Give your energy to someone near and dear to your heart. Showering a friend, lover, or relative with affection will provide emotional fulfillment. When the emotive Moon forms a supportive angle to passionate Pluto, you need to follow your bliss.

If you feel like you’re in a rut, this would be a great time to break a bad habit. Losing weight, quitting smoking, and ending a dead-end relationship are among the possibilities. Trust your instincts. You’re ready to make a fresh start, and can’t waste time on activities that drain your energy.

Looking ahead, it will become increasingly different to cooperate. The Moon will oppose both Mercury and Venus, making it difficult to communicate and emphasize. Prepare to defend your interests.

The Sun is at 2 degrees Gemini, the Moon is in Scorpio, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Avoid getting into big debates over small matters. Try not to: Borrow what you can’t easily pay back. Avoid collection agents.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Conjunct Saturn: A Time of Melancholy.
• Moon Sextile Pluto: Emotional Compost.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Jewel, Drew Carey and Lane Garrison. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will give you deeper insight to your hidden motivations. Slowly but surely, you will pursue hobbies that captivate your interests. Following the crowd will no longer feel appealing. You’ll stop making apologies for being an individual with unique tastes and sensibilities. What a relief!

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The Astrologer by Kelli Fox

Today promises to be an intense time, thanks to the Moon’s conjunction to Saturn in Scorpio. Let down your defenses with someone you love, or your relationship will suffer. If you’re possessive, admit the reason why. Stop resorting to sarcasm. You like to pretend you don’t care, but the truth is, you have deep feelings about this relationship.

Fortunately, the Moon is also trine compassionate Neptune. The object of your affection will be a lot more understanding than you expect. The two of you have built a solid foundation together. Keep the lines of communication open to reinforce your bond.

Looking ahead, a disappointing legal decision will be handed down. A Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius will bring an end to a period of freedom. We may see restrictive laws being passed out of fear and prejudice.

The Sun is at 1 degree Gemini, the Moon is in Libra, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Make an effort to keep silent during a tender kiss. Try not to: Be afraid of the big ‘L’ word. See if you can even say it.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Trine Neptune: Finding the Spirit.
• Moon Trine Jupiter: Sentimental Journey.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Naomi Campbell, Ginnifer Goodwin and Jordan/Katie Price. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will invite you to rely on faith. You’re tired of analyzing relationships to death. When you trust your heart for information, you’ll make much better choices. If you aren’t wildly in love with your romantic partner, break things off and wait for the real thing to come along.

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The Astrologer by Kelli Fox

You’ll tire of having to accommodate a demanding colleague today. It feels like you’re always asked to give in relationship, while receiving nothing in return. It’s up to you to change this dynamic. Yes, it would be easier to keep the peace. Repressing your feelings, though, will take a toll on your health.

It may help to know that friends and co-workers are firmly on your side. When a Libra Moon forms harsh angles to Uranus and Pluto, it’s time to demand justice. Divide the work more equally, stop catering to your partner’s every whim, and do not tolerate a friend’s rude behavior.

Looking ahead, we’ll feel passion in the air. The Scorpio Moon will form a sextile with sultry Pluto, heightening everyone’s sensual sides. Seize this opportunity to sneak off to a secluded spot with your lover.

The Sun is at 0 degree Gemini, the Moon is in Libra, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Clock those cell minutes, or you’ll get a surprise bill later. Try not to: Know-it-all. Be a tell-me-more. It’s much less annoying.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Trine Venus: Love Affection.
• Moon Square Pluto: Power Plays.
• Moon Opposite Uranus: The Grumpies.
• Moon Trine Mercury: Conversation Flows.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Al Franken, Mr. T and Judge Reinhold. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will require you to strike a better balance. Stop placing so much emphasis on work instead of play, on family instead of friends. Do whatever you can to vary your routine. The more versatile you are, the happier and healthier you will be.

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The Astrologer by Kelli Fox

A clash of wills makes this an exciting, but stressful, day. Erratic Uranus forms a square with ominous Pluto. It has become impossible to tolerate abusive behavior any longer. One of your colleagues could quit their job in a huff, or you might decide to leave an oppressive relationship. Whatever the source of this frustration, it can no longer be contained.

Fortunately, it will be easy to take an alternate path. That’s because versatile Mercury with form a supportive sextile to Uranus. This will allow you to venture in a new direction that is far more fulfilling, both intellectually and spiritually.

Looking ahead, intimate relationships will play an increasingly important role. Put your trust in a loyal friend, lover, or business partner when the Moon pairs with Saturn in passionate Scorpio.

The Sun is at 29 degrees Taurus, the Moon is in Libra, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Schedule in some unusual bodywork, maybe Rolfing or Feldenkrais. Try not to: Be the dinner guest who overdoes it at the table.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Uranus Square Pluto: A Time of Upheaval.
• Mercury Sextile Uranus: Take a Novel Approach.
• Moon Trine Sun: Time for Evaluation.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Busta Rhymes, Cher and Jane Wiedlin. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will involve at least one dramatic change. You simply won’t be able to endure a claustrophobic situation any longer. Changing career paths, altering your lifestyle, and moving halfway around the world are among the possibilities. One thing is for sure: Your life will look completely different twelve months from now.

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Beware of being hypercritical today. The perfectionist Virgo Moon is forms a square to both Venus and Jupiter. This can tempt you to enforce the rules when it would be better to relax. If someone does a poor job with a project, be kind. Offer constructive criticism. Otherwise, you could make an enemy of a colleague who should be your friend.

Fortunately, the Moon is forming a trine with action-oriented Mars. It will be easy to find solutions to problems, provided you are kind and considerate. Nobody likes to be humiliated, especially in a public setting. If you have some advice, give it in private.

Looking ahead, partnerships will be a source of strain. It will be hard to overlook your best friend’s annoying habits once the Moon in Libra forms hard angles to both Uranus and Pluto.

The Sun is at 28 degrees Taurus, the Moon is in Virgo, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Clean house ruthlessly. Don’t forget those nooks and crannies. Try not to: Neglect your own comforts and desires. Pamper yourself.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Square Venus: Overindulgent.
• Moon Square Jupiter: Overindulgence.
• Moon Trine Mars: Fireworks.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Grace Jones, Pete Townshend and Phil Rudd. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will invite you to loosen up. Try not to get frustrated when people fall short of your expectations. At the same time, keep pushing yourself to attain higher levels of excellence. The only person you should worry about is you. Let everyone else make their own mistakes.

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The Astrologer by Kelli Fox

An unusual meeting of the minds will occur today. Romantic Venus is forming a sextile to unique Uranus. You will feel an irresistible pull toward someone who seems to be your polar opposite. The two of you will enjoy getting into playful arguments about movies, music, politics, and sports. At rock bottom, however, there is a strong mutual attraction here.

Let your friend introduce you to an unfamiliar cuisine or artist. You’ll be glad you ventured into unfamiliar territory. If you’re already in a relationship, let your partner arrange a romantic evening together. You’ll get a delightful surprise.

Looking ahead, we’ll see a dramatic clash of wills. Individuals who are tired of being pushed around will challenge an oppressive government. When impulsive Uranus forms a square to powerful Pluto, something has got to give.

The Sun is at 28 degrees Taurus, the Moon is in Virgo, Mercury is in Gemini, Venus is in Gemini and Mars is in Taurus. With this combination of planetary energies try to: Protect your assets with a good insurance policy. Try not to: Expect your buddies to be able to spend cash like you do.

Today’s exact aspects and their keywords are:

• Moon Trine Pluto: Inner Vision.
• Mercury Square Neptune: Don’t Sign on the Dotted Line.
• Moon Opposite Neptune: Pink Smoke Mirrors.
• Moon Square Mercury: Emotionally Based Thinking.
• Moon Sextile Saturn: A Sobering Mood.
• Venus Sextile Uranus: Creative Burst.
• Saturn, Pluto are retrograde.

And finally happy birthday to Tina Fey, Toyah Wilcox and Chow Yun-Fat. If it’s your birthday today, the year ahead will be filled with romantic potential. If you’re single, you’ll have a choice of several admirers. Pick the one who challenges your assumptions about life. If you have a partner, he or she will make a big change that breathes new life into your relationship.

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